AbstractTake on the role of Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu or Obi-Wan Kenobi and wield your light saber against formidable foes like Jango Fett and Count Dooku. You have the choice of three different modes of game play. In the first mode you ride a swoop bike, in the second you combat in outer space and in the third your skills with the light saber are tested. Twelve levels give you tremendous amount of game play and non-stop action.
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Full descriptionAnakin Skywalker must prevent Count Dooku from raising a powerful droid army in this Game Boy Advance release. Taking place after the events from 2002's Star Wars: Episode II, players guide the young Padawan on a multi-stage adventure taking him from the desert planet of Tattooine to the industrial world of Metalorn to the cityscapes of Coruscant. Along the way, Skywalker will meet friends Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padmé Amidala before his eventual confrontation with evil Jedi Master Dooku.
Played entirely from an isometric perspective, the game emphasizes action using the lightsaber and mystical powers of the Force as players fight through a variety of enemies to reach the level's exit. Completing each stage finds Skywalker more experienced in the ways of the Force, which enables him to learn new powers to use on enemies. Wielding the lightsaber simply involves pressing a button, but players can also string together combo attacks by pressing the Control Pad in one of four directions while in the process of swinging.
Players can also use their lightsaber to deflect incoming laser fire and the Force powers of speed, jump, and push to either avoid damage or inflict it. In non-combat situations, the Force can be called upon for healing powers or to escape encounters. Anakin can use speed to flee from danger, become invisible to sneak by enemies, meditate to replenish health, and jump to overcome obstacles. Each combo attack and use of the Force depletes a portion of Anakin's Force power meter, which gradually increases over time. Completing a level typically involves completing specific tasks and defeating a boss character. Players can then resume progress via passwords provided at the end of each stage.
With the power of the Force at his will, Anakin must stop Count Dooku from creating a new more destructive droid army. Anakin will travel from Tatooine to the depths of space to do battle against Dooku and his minions increasing his Force abilities with each conquest!
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Star Wars Episode II: The New Droid Army the Clone Wars are raging, and the Jedi Council has gotten word that a dangerous new battle droid has been seen on Tatooine. The Council has sent young Jedi Anakin Skywalker to investigate.
This game has two important things going for it: the graphics--with 3-D polygons, smooth animation, and vibrant colors--are top-notch, and the sound effects, including snippets of music from the movies, are impressive for the GBA’s tiny speaker. Hearing the hum of the lightsaber, the twang of laser shots, and--perhaps most impressive--the creepy guffaws of the Tusken Raiders brought a tear to my eye.
But while the sights and sounds of The New Droid Army are impressive, the gameplay is a mixed bag. As young Anakin, you run around, slicing up stuff with your lightsaber. And then you slice some more, and then a bit more. You do have certain Force powers that add to gameplay (moving quickly, jumping really high, becoming invisible, healing wounds, etc.), but not enough to completely relieve the tedium. The biggest flaw though is the lack of character interaction. While you will often need to talk with people to gather information, not all people can talk, so most characters are merely window-dressing. Worse, there is no battery save option in the game. This is a good-looking game that falls well short of classic status. --Bryan Karsh
Pros:
- Great graphics and sound
- Fun cutscenes
- Useful Force powers
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Cons: - No health packs
- Can’t interact with all characters
- Password save
Isometric perspective allows players to see and defend against multiple attackers
Learn new Force powers by completing levels
Meet characters Yoda, Mace Windu, Aurra Sing, and more during the journey
Maps are available for each area to help navigate the environments
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